CARBOHYDRATES AND THE IMPORTANCE OF FUELING FITNESS
Have you been caught up in the “avoid carbohydrate” craze of recent years? Actually, carbohydrates are more important than you may realize. Carbs go hand in hand with training.

Click on the 'Read More' button to find out how "good" carbohydrates can help fuel your workouts from Spinning® Master Instructor Gina Grant.

STRETCHING AFTER SPINNING®You’ve just completed a great ride and you are ready to dismount the bike. You wipe down the bike, but forgo stretching at the end of the class. It’s a common occurrence, but stretching should not be underestimated as a necessary component of your overall fitness routine.

Click on the 'Read More' button to learn why stretching after Spinning can be so beneficial from STAR 3 Spinning Instructor Cori Parks.

MINDBODY FITPRO2013 RECAP
Thank you to all the attendees and staff for making our second annual MINDBODY FitPro Conference such a huge success! The event showcased over 70 continuing education courses and business improvement workshops for health and wellness professionals from around the world.

FACILITY OF THE MONTH: RAY FRIEL RECREATION COMPLEXThe Ray Friel Recreation Complex is the largest and most comprehensive recreation complex in east Ottawa. This amazing complex features three National Hockey League (NHL) size arenas as well as a fitness center with a wave pool, whirlpool, sauna, massage therapy studio, physiotherapy clinic, Karate Dojo, state-of-the-art training equipment, restaurant and coffee shop.

The fitness center includes weight and cardio areas, a group fitness studio and a Spinning® studio which plays host to numerous instructor certification courses throughout the year. The Spinning Instructor Training is a perennial favorite that usually sells out well in advance—the Ray Friel Recreation Complex has literally hosted hundreds of Spinning instructors-to-be!

While Spinning plays an important role at the facility, they also have an extensive group fitness schedule that includes Zumba®, TRX®, Pilates, yoga and more! The instructors and staff are top-notch and they have a blast helping their members and guests to keep fit while having fun.

SOCIAL CIRCLE
You haven’t subscribed to our Youtube channel yet? Then you are missing out on awesome new videos like the 2013 Master Instructor (MI) Team Ride. Watch as over one thousand Certified Spinning® Instructors from around the world gather in Miami, Florida for the annual World Spinning and Sports Conditioning (WSSC) Conference. Want to see more Spinning videos, pictures, tips and more? Follow us on your favorite social channels: Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and YouTube.

No tricks, just lots of treats! On October 31st, log into www.spinning.com and treat yourself in a healthier way this Halloween. Special one-day only event!

PARTNER EVENTS

Pilates Empowerment Summit: Presented by Peak Pilates®, the inaugural Pilates Empowerment Summit is taking place October 18–20, 2013 in Dallas, TX at the Crowne Plaza® Hotel Dallas – Downtown. Attendees can expect more than 75 sessions by top presenters and Master Instructors. Learn more and register today.

CrossCore® is hosting Rotational Body Training™ (RBT) courses around the US and the World! CrossCore RBT trainings are now ACE Certified and offer .6 CEU's to ACE accreditation. CrossCore proudly announces their newest training in San Juan Puerto Rico on October 26th. If you are interested in becoming a Host Facility and generating new revenue for your club, gym, or studio, please visit www.crosscore-usa.com for details.

KettleBell Concepts™ and yoga come together for Fitness Fusion on October 31–November 3, 2013 in the Dominican Republic. Get your daily dose of vitamin D when we whip you into shape outdoors. Our weekend bungalows are nestled into lush vegetation on the beach where you will fall asleep listening to the rolling waves and wake refreshed and ready for fun.Learn more and register today.